Student Transcripts

The Registrar's Office maintains the permanent official transcript of every
student who attends the College. The transcript is a copy of the student's
academic record and contains the signature of the Registrar. The transcript
includes courses waived, courses attempted and completed, courses and
credits transferred, credits awarded for experiential learning, credit
hours, GPA points, Lansing Community College grade point average, current
program and major, associate degrees, certificates of achievement, and
certificates of completion awarded at the College.

Students may request that a copy of the official transcript be given or
mailed to any party by submitting the Transcript Request Form available on
the LCC website. Transcript requests require 3-5 working days to process,
and a fee is charged for each transcript. A hold may be applied to the
release of the transcript of any student or former student who has
indebtedness to the College.

Records Policy

Lansing Community College shall not distribute student lists to non-college
agencies except as required by law.

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,
Lansing Community College provides the following information:

Students and/or a parent of a student, if the student is a dependent, have
the right to access, inspect, and review all educational records directly
related to the student. Upon presentation of pictured identification and a
written request from the student to the StarZone, Room 241, Gannon Building,
access to all educational records shall be provided within a reasonable
period of time (not to exceed 45 days from the date the request is
submitted).

Educational records include all information maintained by the College that
is directly related to the student with the exception of:

Financial records of the student's
parents.

Confidential letters of recommendation
prior to January 1, 1975.

Confidential letters and recommendations
associated with admissions, application for employment, or
receipt of an honor or honorary recognition to which
students have waived rights of inspection and review.

Educational records containing
information about more than one student. Note that the
College must permit access to that part of the record which
pertains only to the inquiring student.

Reports made by physicians,
psychiatrists, or psychologists in connection with their
treatment.

Records of instructional, supervisory,
administrative, and certain educational personnel which are
in the sole possession of the originator.

Records of the law enforcement unit of
the College if compiled for law enforcement purposes.

Records which relate exclusively to
individuals in their capacity as College employees.

Directory information may be released at the discretion of College
officials for any student who has not submitted a completed Request to
Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form to the StarZone. The
disclosure prevention form remains in effect until the student provides a
written release to the Registrar's Office. Directory information includes
but is not limited to:

Name of student

Dates of attendance

Enrollment status

Awards, degrees, or certificates received

Participation in officially recognized activities

Sport, weight, and height of members of athletic teams

Previous educational agency or institution attended

Email address

Copies of the Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form
and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act are available upon request
in the StarZone and the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.

Lansing Community College prohibits the release of personally identifiable
information other than directory information from educational records
without the student's written consent. Exceptions to this statement are
listed below:

Academic and administrative officials, staff, and persons who have entered
into a partnership or contract with Lansing Community College and whom the
College has determined to have legitimate educational interest. An official
has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.

Other educational institutions in which the student is enrolled or intends
to enroll.

Individuals and organizations who provide financial aid or scholarships to
the student.

Authorized representatives of the Comptroller General of the United
States, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the
Department of Veterans Administration, the Department of Education, and
administrative heads of state and federal educational agencies authorized by
law.

Accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions.

Appropriate authorities in compliance with judicial orders and pursuant to
lawfully issued subpoenas. The College shall notify the student of any such
orders or subpoenas unless the subpoena or order prohibits notification. The
College shall comply with the subpoena ten (10) days after an attempt to
notify the student of the request.

Appropriate parties in an emergency if knowledge of the information is
necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other
individuals.

Parents who have established the student's status as a dependent according
to Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152.

An alleged victim of any crime of violence of the results of any
disciplinary proceeding conducted by the College against the alleged
perpetrator of the crime.

Military recruiters for the purpose of federal military recruiting as
stated in Public Law 104-206, Section 509(2).

Lansing Community College will maintain a record of each disclosure of
identifiable information from the external individuals or agencies listed
above. The record will be maintained in the Registrar's Office and will
include the date, the name and address of the requesting party, the
information requested, and the reason for requesting the information. The
College reserves the right to correct any error made on an academic record
or evaluation and will notify the student in writing of any record or
evaluation correction. Staff of the College are subject to the requirements
of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.

Students have the right to request correction or amendment of information
on educational records that are inaccurate, misleading or which violate
privacy rights. Due process procedures for requesting correction or
amendment to educational records are stated in the
College Catalog under Student Appeals.

Students who feel their rights under the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act have been abridged may file complaints with the Family Policy
and Regulations Office, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
20202.

Retention of Student Records

In order to respond to audits and remain in compliance with State and Federal
regulations, records must be maintained in accordance with the retention policy
below.

Grade records shall include the scores/grades of all assessments used to
determine the final grade or at minimum, indication of course participation.

Note: Course participation is defined as attendance (a minimum of at least
once) or participation as outlined in the following:

submitting an academic assignment;

taking an exam, completing an interactive tutorial, or participating in
computer-assisted instruction;

attending a study group that is assigned by the school;

participating in an online discussion about academic matters; initiating
contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject
studied in the course.

Records Retention:

Instructors must keep -- for a period of one semester following the
semester in which the course was taught -- all assessments/evaluations that
students are not allowed to keep permanently. Examples of these materials
include, but are not limited to, tests, projects, quizzes, final exams, and
portfolios. Unreturned assessments/evaluations should be kept through the
end of the following semester. For incompletes, refer to the college
policy.

Each semester, instructors must submit their grade records in compliance
with the College Gradebook Policy and the Acceptable Use Policy

Note the federal requirement for retention is: Retain until after
end of award year in which the student last attended the school, if a loan
borrower; or 3 years after end of award year in which documents were
submitted, if non-loan student. Federal Law Citation: 34CFR668.24 and
685.309(c)

As of 4/14/16

Incoming Transfer Credits

"Transfer" as used here refers to the movement of students from one
college, university or other education provider to another and to the
process by which credits representing educational experiences, courses,
degrees or credentials that are awarded by an education provider are
accepted or not accepted by a receiving institution. Transfer and award of
credit is a concept that increasingly involves transfer between dissimilar
institutions and curricula and recognition of extra-institutional learning,
as well as transfer between institutions and curricula with similar
characteristics. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of
Credit

Lansing Community College welcomes students who have already successfully
completed college level course work or acquired college level knowledge and
skills in other ways. Transfer credit will be accepted at full value in
transfer if earned:

In a program, college, or university which offers programs that are
comparable to programs offered by Lansing Community College, and the program
or institution is either accredited or a candidate for accreditation by an
accrediting association which is a member of Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA), or

From institutions with professional accreditation but lacking regional
accreditation, with attainment of a final grade of 2.0 or higher, providing
an evaluation has been completed by appropriate program officials at Lansing
Community College.

In courses, programs and other learning experiences with comparable
learning outcomes and valid evaluation measures, including third-party
expert review (not on modes of delivery).

Credits Earned at College-Level Academic Institutions

Course work which is similar in nature, content, and level to that offered
by Lansing Community College will be accepted in transfer. Credits will be
accepted regardless of the mode of delivery of the course. Credits only, not
grades, are transferred. Quarter credits will be converted to semester
credits (quarter credits x 2/3 = semester credits), without rounding up.
Lansing Community College retains the right to grant no credit if course
work is not similar in nature, content, and level to that offered by Lansing
Community College.

Required Transcripts for Course Work to be Evaluated
for Transfer Credits

Only official transcripts will be evaluated for transfer credit. Credits that
appear on an incoming transcript will be considered for transfer only if they
represent course work that was completed at the transcript's issuing
institution. If course work was completed at several institutions, an official
transcript must be received from each institution. The College will accept as
official transcripts only incoming transcripts that have appropriate signatures
and/or official college seals and that are mailed directly to the Lansing
Community College Registrar's Office from an issuing institution. Transcripts or
copies of transcripts carried by individuals may be used for academic advising
or counseling, but transfer credits will NOT be posted to the Lansing Community
College academic record from transcripts that are not received directly from the
issuing institution. It is the function of the Registrar's Office of the College
to verify the official status of all incoming transcripts prior to the
evaluation and posting of transfer credit. All transcripts submitted to LCC for
evaluation become the property of LCC. Students will receive an email
notification once the evaluation is completed.

Required Grade for Transfer Credit to be Granted

If a course on an incoming transcript is determined to be similar in
nature, content, and level to that offered by Lansing Community College and
the transcript shows:

a grade of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, the credits will be accepted in
transfer.

a grade below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, the credits will not be accepted in
transfer. With the exception of LCC General Education Core requirements, the
student may petition the associate dean of his or her department to waive a
degree or certificate course requirement(s) in which he or she has
previously earned the 1.0-1.5 or "D". Waiver of a course requirement does
not provide credit for a course. The associate dean will notify the
Registrar's Office of waivers.

a grade of "Pass," may be accepted in transfer only if it can be documented
that "Pass" represents competency at a 2.0 level or higher and will be recorded
as P-Z course credits. With departmental approval, the limitation on the use of
P-Z course credits for an LCC degree or certificate may be waived when incoming
P-Z credits are directly related to the degree or certificate in a course of
study.

Use of Incoming Transfer Credits to Satisfy Lansing
Community College Requirements

If credits are accepted in transfer, they will be either:

Granted equivalence to a Lansing Community College course. Credits that
are granted course equivalence may be used to satisfy Lansing Community
College degree and certificate requirements in the same way as the
equivalent Lansing Community College course. A transfer course which equates
to an LCC course, and is lacking one credit or less, will be designated as
the equivalent LCC course. Transfer students with fewer credits than those
awarded for an LCC equivalent course may not have met all requirements of
the equivalent course, and should meet with a program advisor.

Be considered as general credits in a corresponding Lansing Community
College program. A course that is granted general credits in an LCC program
and meets LCC Core, MACRAO or MTA guidelines, may, upon college approval, be
used to satisfy LCC Core, MACRAO or MTA requirements. See an LCC academic
advisor for details.

The Transfer Evaluation Process

Students planning to transfer to LCC should have transcripts from other
institutions sent to the College six weeks in advance of registration.
When an official transcript is received, freshman and sophomore level
courses are reviewed for credit, provided the student has declared a
curriculum (major or program of study). Higher-level credits may be
accepted if they correspond to a specific course at Lansing Community
College. In situations where Lansing Community College does not have a
department or area similar to the courses on incoming transcripts, credit
may be denied.

In some programs of study, credits earned in Math, Science, Technology,
Health Careers, and/or other rapidly evolving fields may not be accepted in
transfer due to age and/or content of courses and will be evaluated by
appropriate program officials whether or not the course has been previously
evaluated.

Remedial or developmental courses are not considered college level and do
not transfer.

Courses that have previously been evaluated

If Lansing Community College has previously evaluated a course that
appears on an incoming transcript, that evaluation will be used. A course
that was previously evaluated and posted to the student account will remain
on the record except in a situation where an incorrect course was posted to
a student record. Equivalencies have been established for the most commonly
transferred courses from a number of colleges and universities in Michigan
and the surrounding area. Those equivalencies may be found at
http://www.lcc.edu/futurestars/transfer/incoming_credits/. Lansing
Community College Registrars maintains records of evaluations of other
incoming courses and applies those evaluations consistently.

Changes in students' curricula will not justify a change in how a course
has been evaluated by the Registrar's Office. For example, should a student
bring in credit for ACCG 210, that evaluation is permanent. If the student's
curriculum requires a different ACCG course from that evaluated, if
appropriate, a Course Substitution/Waiver form will be filled out at the
department level.

Courses that have not previously been evaluated

If a course has not been evaluated previously, the Registrar's Office
will inform the student what materials, such as the course syllabus or
outline, are needed for evaluation. It is the responsibility of the student
to provide requested materials to enable proper evaluation. Once the
materials have been received, the Registrar's Office will submit the course
documentation for evaluation to the Lansing Community College department
that offers similar courses. In some situations, especially if the course
work is from a non-accredited collegiate institution, the department might
request additional materials to ensure an accurate evaluation. If additional
materials are requested, it is the responsibility of the student to provide
them.

When the evaluation is completed, the department will return the
documentation to the Registrar's Office and indicate in writing:

Whether or not credits are granted;

If course equivalency is granted, the course/credits to be granted.

Upon receipt of this evaluation, the Registrar's Office will post the
results to the student's academic record.

Credits earned by examination

Credits earned by an examination administered by an accredited
institution will be accepted, but only if the institution that administered
the examination has granted credits for one of their courses.

Because standards differ for granting credits for national examinations such
as AP, CLEP and DSST, credits granted by other institutions for those
examinations will not be accepted in transfer. However, scores on those
examinations may be submitted for possible LCC credits. See NATIONALLY
NORMED EXAMINATIONS.

Revised 10/9/12

Credits Earned in Foreign Institutions

Students with foreign education credentials (other than credits at
Lansing Community College sister institutions) should contact one of the
following National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
(NACES) member credential evaluation services (www.naces.org)
and request a course-specific evaluation. (A course-specific evaluation
converts grades, educational experiences, and levels of study into
equivalents.) Three of several NACES member credential evaluation services
are:

When LCC receives a NACES evaluation report, the Registrar's Office will
compare it to the course requirements for the program indicated on the
application. If LCC grants credit based on this report, it will become part
of the student transcript at LCC.

Credits Earned in the Armed Services

Military Schools - Credit may be granted for degree programs.
Recommendations found in Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on
Education, and available online at
www.militaryguides.acenet.edu are forwarded to the appropriate program
for evaluation. For course work completed by the Defense Language Institute,
Foreign Language Center at the Presidio of Monterey in California, credit is
routinely granted.

Nationally Normed Examinations

AP (Advanced Placement Program of the College Board) (www.apcentral.collegeboard.com/)
- Credit or waiver of courses or general credit may be granted for the
successful completion of AP courses and examinations. Specific
recommendations will be determined by the AP exam grades received. Current
required scores and equivalencies may be found at
www.lcc.edu/admissions/general/incoming_credits/ape.aspx. Official
transcripts from the AP Testing Center listing AP exam grades should be sent
to the Lansing Community College Registrar's Office.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) (www.collegeboard.com/clep/)
- Credit for courses or general credit may be granted for the successful
completion of General Examinations and/or Subject Examinations. Specific
recommendations will be determined by the scores received. Current required
scores and equivalencies may be found at
www.lcc.edu/admissisons/general/incoming_credits/clep.aspx. CLEP
transcripts should be forwarded directly to the Lansing Community College
Registrar's Office from the CLEP Transcript Service, P. O. Box 6600,
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600.

DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Test) (www.getcollegecredit.com)
- Credit or waiver of courses may be granted for the successful completion
of DSST examinations. Specific recommendations will be determined by the
DSST grades received. DSST transcripts should be forwarded directly to the
Lansing Community College Registrar's Office.

IB (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) (http://www.ibo.org/)
- Credit or waiver of courses may be granted for the successful completion
of IB examinations. Specific recommendations will be determined by the IB
grades received. IB transcripts should be forwarded directly to the Lansing
Community College Registrar's Office.

Revised 10/9/12

Credit for Approved
State or National Licensure or Certification

Lansing Community College recognizes that current licensure or
certification represents learning for which credit may be granted.
Therefore, the College assesses national and state licenses as part of its
credentialing function. Any student who has applied to Lansing Community
College may apply for license or certification credit evaluation. The
following is a list of current licenses and certifications which may be
considered for credit by the program indicated. Students, whose license or
certificate is not included, are encouraged to meet with the appropriate LCC
academic department for further information.

Federal Aviation
Administration Airframe Mechanic Certification

Aviation Technology
Program (Aviation credit)

Federal Aviation
Administration Powerplant Mechanic Certification

Aviation Technology
Program (Aviation credit)

State of Michigan Basic
EMT License or National Registry EMT Certification

State of Michigan
Paramedic License prior to 2002 and/or National Registry for
EMT-Paramedic Certification

Emergency Medical
Services Program (PARA credit)

State of Michigan
Paramedic License prior to 2002 and/or National Registry for
EMT-Paramedic Certification

Nursing Program (NURS
credit)

State of Michigan
Respiratory Therapist License

Nursing Program (NURS
credit)

Students should consult with an advisor in the program from which credit is
being sought prior to submitting an application processing form for
assessment. Credit is limited to specific credentials. Additional experience
and/or documentation unique to each credential may be required. Students may
contact Registrar's Office, Gannon Building, (517) 483-1200 to determine
which college program will perform the assessment. A non-refundable $50
processing fee must be submitted with this application and required
documentation to the Student Finance Office. A $50 flat fee will be charged
upon the granting of credits and will be entered on the student's academic
record as "Licensure/Certification Credit." Fees are subject to change by
the Board of Trustees. Payments made after the end of the semester for which
credit was approved, will have Licensure/Certification Credit posted the
following semester. A student will have three (3) months from the date of
credit authorization to pay the $50 flat fee.

Note: Lansing Community College's decision to award credit for licensure or
certification does not obligate any other institution to accept such credits
in transfer. Receiving institutions reserve the right to assess transcripts
of incoming students and award credit as they see fit. Credits received by
students that are based on licensure or certification will not be used to
award financial aid or veteran's benefits, but will be considered in
determining eligibility. Some Lansing Community College courses are excluded
from licensure or certification consideration.

Lansing Community College does not accept the transfer of credit for
licensure or certification awarded at other institutions.

Revised 03/16/15

Other Experiences (Workshops, Seminars, etc.)

Lansing Community College may grant credit for a non-collegiate course,
workshop, or seminar that is similar in nature, content, and level to a
Lansing Community College course and require the student to demonstrate the
quality of their learning achievement through measurable means, e.g. final
course examination, comprehensive examination, etc. Such credit will be
granted only if the student received an evaluation equivalent to a grade of
2.0 or higher, there is an equivalent Lansing Community College course, and
the Lansing Community College department offering that course approves
granting credit for that course. Contact the appropriate department office
for specific details.

A non-refundable $50 processing fee and in-district tuition at 50% of the
current rate in effect for the semester in which credit is awarded, will be
charged for all credits granted and entered on the student's academic
record. Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Payments made
after the end of the semester for which credit was approved, will have
credit posted the following semester. A student will have three (3) months
from the date of credit authorization to make selections and pay all fees in
full.

Appeal Procedure

Students who believe these Guidelines and Procedures have not been
implemented accurately in the evaluation of their transfer credits may
initiate an appeal with the Registrar's Office in conjunction with the
appropriate area or department. If dissatisfied with appeal results, the
standard academic appeal process is available.

Credit for Previously
Acquired Knowledge and Learning Experience

Lansing Community College recognizes that learning outside of the
classroom is valid. Therefore, the College assesses extra-institutional
learning as part of its credentialing function. Any student who has applied
to Lansing Community College may apply for experiential learning credit by
obtaining an Experiential Learning Processing Form from the Registrar's
Office, Room 241 Gannon Building, (517) 483-1200.

NOTE: Lansing Community College's decision to award credit for experiential
learning does not obligate any other institution to accept such credits in
transfer. Receiving institutions reserve the right to assess transcripts of
incoming students and award credit as they see fit. Credits received by students
that are based on experiential learning may not be used for financial aid or
veteran's benefits eligibility. Some Lansing Community College courses are
excluded from experiential learning consideration.

Lansing Community College does not accept the transfer of credit for
experiential learning awarded at other institutions.

Application Procedures

Relevant aspects of personal and professional experience gained through
actual job-related activities and special training experiences may be
applied to an academic program at Lansing Community College. Learning
experiences must directly relate to a specific course or courses required
within a Lansing Community College program (curriculum) or the LCC General
Associate Degree. These experiences must have been obtained from a
nonacademic source or not otherwise be available for academic credit through
the transfer process outlined earlier. The student will be asked to declare
his or her program of study on the Experiential Learning Application.

Prior to payment of a $50.00 processing fee and submission of a portfolio of
supporting documents, the student is advised to review with the academic
department in which credit is being sought the probability of credit being
granted. Students must then submit the completed Experiential Learning
Processing Form to the Registrar's Office including as much supporting
documentation as possible. The student must also attest by his or her
signature that the information submitted is true to the best of his or her
knowledge. The processing fee must accompany submission of the form and
portfolio. The processing fee is not refundable.

Upon completion of the portfolio assessment, a fee of the resident
tuition rate per credit hour will be charged for those credits which are
determined awardable and which apply to the student's program (curriculum).
Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees without prior notice. A
student will have three (3) months from the date of credit authorization to
make selections and pay all fees in full.

Documentation

The student must document all experiential learning. The purpose of the
documentation is to substantiate that a student's knowledge and/or
experience equates to specific Lansing Community College courses. The
documentation must therefore be arranged within the application portfolio on
a course-by-course basis and should demonstrate knowledge and/or skill
equivalent to at least 80 percent of the course objectives. Documentation
may be defined as, but not limited to, complete job descriptions, copies of
course materials and outlines, certificates, training reports, signed
supervisory verifications and evaluations on letterhead, and any other
descriptive information that may provide a clear understanding of a
student's background and competencies. Lansing Community College requires
certification that the work or training experience is the student's own. The
College will retain the portfolio containing the Experiential Learning
Processing Form and all supporting documents.

Assessment of Portfolio

The completed Experiential Learning Processing Form and portfolio of
supporting documents will be forwarded by the Registrar's Office to the
appropriate divisional academic leader. The academic leader will assign the
portfolio to an appropriate and impartial assessor for review and credit
assessment. Assessors have the responsibility for evaluation and assignment
of academic credit for experiential learning.

In the evaluation process, the assessor will verify the relevance of the
information stated on the Experiential Learning Processing Form and the
accompanying documentation as it equates to the courses requested. The
authorization of credit must be stated in terms of equivalent courses that
are offered by LCC.

Applicability of Credit

In determining whether it is appropriate to accept a student's
experiential learning for credit, the major considerations should be the
student's educational objective and extra-institutional learning
achievement. The assessor will determine from documentation submitted the
courses for which the student can be granted experiential learning credit.
The student is responsible for determining how these courses may fit within
their academic program (curriculum). Credit for experiential learning will
be recorded on a student's official transcript on the basis of
course-by-course equivalency and shall be prominently identified as credit
for experiential learning. A maximum of 40 semester hours of experiential
learning credit may be applied towards an LCC associate degree. (Twenty
credits must be earned in attendance at Lansing Community College.)

Student Appeal Procedures

Students who believe the evaluation of their experiential learning is
incorrect may file a written appeal to the dean of the division in which the
experiential learning credit is being sought. Appeals must be received
within six months from the date the credit application was assessed. In such
instances, the dean will conduct a procedural review to ensure that the
student has been treated in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner. The
decision of the dean shall be final.

Credit by Examination

Comprehensive Exams

A student may obtain credit for certain courses at the discretion of an
instructor and department head by passing comprehensive examinations only
during the semester in which the student is enrolled. The procedure a
student uses to obtain comprehensive examination credit is as follows:

The student picks up an application for credit by
examination at the StarZone in the Gannon Building.

The student completes the required information on the application and
takes the application to the department for approval.

After obtaining the required signatures, the student returns the signed
application to the Student Finance Office for payment of tuition.

The student will complete an examination for each course in which he or
she hopes to receive credit.

An examination will not be given by the instructor until the student
presents the appropriate payment receipt. No more than one examination will
be given for a single payment.

The examination, after being evaluated by the instructor, will be
maintained on file in the departmental office.

The Registrar's Office will contact the department and request the grade
which was earned upon completion of the examination. A grade will be
recorded for each comprehensive examination given.